Using Ketosis to Reset Your Metabolic State with Ben Azadi

 Our ancestors did not have food available to them at all times, so fasting became a natural part of their routine. As humans became more civilized, we replaced fasting regularly with grazing constantly. Our portion sizes increased, and so did our waistlines.

Ben Azadi, Founder of Keto Kamp, lost 80 pounds of pure fat in 2008. Ben accredits much of his weight loss journey to the ketogenic diet, where your body burns fat for energy instead of glucose. Ben is now a keto expert, a best-selling author, and an award-winning podcast host who is on a mission to help 1 million people lead a healthier lifestyle.

In this episode, Ben talks to Jen about intermittent fasting in the ketogenic diet. They discuss Ben's weight loss journey, how to get started with keto, and how the metabolic process affects the body. 

Key Takeaways

• [02:03] - An introduction to Ben Azadi.
• [06:00] - What is keto?
• [09:46] - Is there a link between genetics and obesity?
• [11:54] - How to get started with keto.
• [15:19] - How Ben feels about a vegan diet. 
• [17:23] - What Ben recommends you should avoid at all costs.
• [24:01] - How nitric oxide affects our body.
• [25:05] - The liver’s role in keto.
• [27:07] - Common reasons people come to Ben.
• [29:12] - Why dining out makes getting into keto more challenging. 
• [31:51] - Where to find Ben.

Quotes

 [03:15] - “The cool thing about taking ownership is that you no longer are the victim of your history, you now become the victor of your destiny.” ~ Ben Azadi

[06:36] - “We know that there's nothing new about ketosis. It's not a fad diet. It has been around for as long as humans have existed because it's a metabolic process.” ~ Ben Azadi

[27:25] - “Keto is not to be used as a weight loss tool. Will it help you lose weight? Absolutely. But we don't do it for the weight loss benefits, we do it for the health benefits.” ~ Ben Azadi

Links 

• Ben Azadi - Founder - Keto Kamp | LinkedIn
• Ben Azadi (@thebenazadi) | Instagram
• Ben Azadi | Facebook
• Podcast | Keto Kamp
• Ben Azadi | Books on Amazon
• Vegetable Oil Allergy Card Download
• Dr. Nathan Bryan

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